Homemade Cookies and Cream Frosting

Name: Homemade Cookies and Cream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

A rich, buttery frosting loaded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that makes every cake or cupcake better.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about the combination of creamy vanilla frosting and crunchy chocolate cookies. It reminds me of the classic childhood treat we all know and love, but it tastes so much better when you make it right in your own kitchen.

I find that this frosting is perfect for birthday parties or just when you want a little extra sweetness after dinner. My best tip is to make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before you start so the texture turns out perfectly smooth and fluffy.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with a mixer until it is creamy and light.
2
Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time while mixing on low speed.
3
Pour in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then increase the speed to medium and whip until the frosting is fluffy.
4
Gently fold in the crushed chocolate cookies by hand until they are well combined.
5
Spread or pipe onto your favorite cooled cupcakes or cakes.

💡 Tips

You can store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you need to use it later, just let it come back to room temperature and give it a quick whip to get it fluffy again.

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